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On the heels of yesterday's protests in London, thousands of Italian students took their complaints about education cuts to the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Colosseum—among other places—today, clogging roads and railways in the process. At the tower, about 20 students managed to breach security and unfurl a banner from the top; others created a human chain around the building to block tourists from entering, reports ANSA. At the Colosseum, protesters jumped turnstiles and hung a banner reading "No cuts, no profit."

as a 22 year old American student, I can say honestly that I've lost any hope for my generation to impact social change for the better. I mean, I could probably say that about most generations since the 70s, but you always hope your team will win this time. uber-sigh.